Representatives of justice! The full list of referees who will officiate at the World Cup matches has been revealed
It will be incredibly challenging to keep the game under control, which is why only the best have been chosen!
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Details: Today, the names of all the referees selected to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, set to take place this summer, have been announced.
A total of 52 referees, along with assistant referees and VAR officials, will travel to the World Cup. Among the prominent names fortunate enough to work at the tournament are:
- Clement Turpin.
- Felix Zwayer.
- Michael Oliver.
- Anthony Taylor.
- Alejandro Hernandez.
- Maurizio Mariani.
- Danny Makkelie.
- Espen Eskas.
- Szymon Marciniak.
- João Pinheiro.
- Istvan Kovacs.
- Slavko Vincic.
- Glenn Nyberg.
- Sandro Schaerer.
This World Cup will feature a staggering 104 matches, thanks to the tournament's expansion to 48 teams.
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City (Mexico) at the iconic Azteca Stadium, where hosts Mexico will face South Africa.
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